Phillip Steven Nieto

Phillip Steven Nieto was born in Houston, Texas to his parents, Felipe C. Nieto Sr. and Consuelo R. Nieto. Phillip was surrounded by his loving family and close friends when he left home to the Lord the morning of April 26, 2022. Phillip is preceded in death by his parents, Martha N. Anzaidua (sister), Alfred Nieto (brother), Anna Page (daughter), Amanda Page (granddaughter), and Steven G. Nieto (son).

Phillip is survived by Mary De La Cruz (sister), Margrete Marbut (sister), Carmela Nieto (sister), Adrian Nieto (brother), Frank Nieto (brother), Monica Castorena (daughter), Richard Castorena Jr. (son-in-law), Timothy Ramirez (son), Maria Ramirez (daughter-in-law), Lydia Trevino-Nieto (wife), Susan Trevino (step-daughter), Joe Garcia (step-son-in-law), Hector Trevino (step-son), Cindy Trevino (step-daughter-in-law), his grandsons Brian, Aaron, Richard, and Timothy Jr., his granddaughters Ashley, Lyesette, Isabella R., Gabriella, Isabella T., Ava, Carolina, Mariana, and many great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, family, and friends.

Phillip was a god-fearing loyal Catholic and family-oriented man. He was not only strong physically, but mentally and spiritually too. He was the best listener and man to go to when you needed advice, help, or a shoulder to cry on. Phillip enjoyed spending his time watch football games, golfing, organizing bazaars at St. Patrick's Church, sitting in the sauna after a great workout, taking his loved ones out to eat, and leading his life like the Lord guided him to do. He became a 4th degree Grand Knight with St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus. For those that had the honor to know him and the blessing to become a part of his family, he made sure they were taken care of. Phillip truly lived his life with God by his side and lead his life like the great Frank Sinatra’s song, “My Way.”

“And now, the end is near

And so I face the final curtain

My friend, I'll say it clear

I'll state my case, of which I'm certain

I've lived a life that's full

I traveled each and every highway

And more, much more than this

I did it my way

Regrets, I've had a few

But then again, too few to mention

I did what I had to do

And saw it through without exemption

I planned each charted course

Each careful step along the byway

And more, much more than this

I did it my way

Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew

When I bit off more than I could chew

But through it all, when there was doubt

I ate it up and spit it out

I faced it all, and I stood tall

And did it my way

I've loved, I've laughed and cried

I've had my fill, my share of losing

And now, as tears subside

I find it all so amusing

To think I did all that

And may I say, not in a shy way

Oh, no, oh, no, not me

I did it my way

For what is a man, what has he got?

If not himself, then he has naught

To say the things he truly feels

And not the words of one who kneels

The record shows I took the blows

And did it my way

Yes, it was my way”

A visitation for Phillip will be held Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, Texas 77023. A rosary service will occur Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, Texas 77023. A funeral service will occur Friday, May 6, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at St.Patrick Catholic Church, 4918 Cochran, Houston, TX 77009.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkLawndaleFH.com for the Nieto family.